Several months back I asked for some topics you were yearning to get support around. One that came up numerous times was entrepreneurial loneliness. When I received this feedback I thought “wow I honestly have never dealt with this and wonder why so many do?” Then a lightbulb went off! Today I want to share with YOU some quick tips on how to kick entrepreneurial loneliness to the curb in your business.

Up until becoming an entrepreneur, I have always considered myself an extrovert. I’ve taken the Meyers Briggs several times and each and every time come in as an ENFJ. I would enjoy spending time socializing and always felt filled after doing so. There would even be nights I would get home from my 9-5 and feel bored + lonely. The concept of entrepreneurship would even frighten me-- the thought of always being ALONE.

Flash forward almost three years. Today I feel I have more introverted tendencies, enjoy my alone time, and crave evenings by myself cuddling up with my pup and a good book.

Did I suddenly become an introvert overnight?

I don’t think so!

What I do know happened was that fear of being alone really served me well. I decided from day one I would never isolate myself. Any human being isolated for even a short period of time = not good. Here are a few tips that worked well for me:

When I launched the local business I made sure that I built coffee dates into my schedule. I would pencil in a few dates per week to meet others in the field to network, collaborate, mastermind, or simply have a work buddy in the room. I realized that this fulfilled that need for human connection AND also began to grow my business like wildfire via word of mouth referrals.

Then when I launched the online business and shut down the local business I felt as though I was in that same predicament again. I was worried I would feel isolated and because of that fear, decided to immediately take action BEFORE the feelings could even have a chance to arise. I vowed to connect with 3 new people online via a skype date each week. This was fun, filled my soul, AND surprisingly became the #1 way I built my business…….. through relationships! I even teach this to my clients now. It is a 100% FREE and effective marketing strategy. And again it feeds my soul! Some of these connections would become biz besties, collaborations, referral sources and even future CLIENTS or service providers that I would hire!

As a busy entrepreneur it is easy to get so caught up in your work that you never leave the house right? Please tell me you get this ----> 4pm rolls by and you realize you still haven’t had lunch, finished your coffee, are still in your pajamas, and your husband is texting you asking what you should make for dinner!! Can I please get an AMEN?! #WorkAtHomeLife We oftentimes get so caught up in what needs to get done that we forget about the other important business building activities like……..a yoga class, taking the furry friend to the dog park, attending a painting + wine night, bible study, book club, you get the picture. Those fun things! And YES, these ARE business building activities. You ask how? These activities fill you up AND are an opportunity to expand your network. I can’t tell you how many connections I have made in my business by doing these fun things!! Go and get one on your calendar for tomorrow. Ok?

Another great way to combat loneliness is just to PHYSICALLY be around others. Pack up your laptop and head out to a coffee shop to work for the afternoon. The change of environment and people all around will fill that void just a little!

Last but not least, plan your own local meet up! This could be something as simple as throwing a time, coffee shop and invite out to a few people or as much as formally hosting something. I have done all of the above from small meetups at restaurants, to large one at lounges, to intimate ones in my home! And yes! Turbo + babygirl present as well!

I hope you enjoyed these five simple tips to combat entrepreneurial loneliness today! If at any point you find it sneaking back up again, head on over to this blog and get one of the above on your calendar for that same week. If you implement even just one of the above into your business each week, I will assure you that you will be feeling even a little more supported.

Which tip hit home the most today?Comment below and share with me! If think you might be ready to get some support with this, shoot an email to me at kate@katecrocco.com

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Just a little love nudge and reminder for you........ and you’re probably not going to like what I have to say,
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Most likely, those things are the things you begged God for this time last year.
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Puts things into perspective right?
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So take a moment to THANK God for the BLESSINGS He’s placed in your hands today💛
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Happy happy Tuesday loves!!
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Today I have a simple Q for you👉🏼👉🏼
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💡What does building a business of freedom💡 mean to you?
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I’ll go first!
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Having the freedom to continually reinvent and adapt the business as life changes✨✨
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I’ve found that right when I get comfortable and am ready to sit back and cruise, that’s when I receive a divine download or am forced (in a good way!!) to rethink the way that I’m serving.
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It’s all about doing what works best for you in THIS SEASON and being adaptable when things are shifting.
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This time last year I was praying for the responsibilities in my hands today AND in order to accept those gifts, other things needed to be given up. For some this may feel hard, but remember, it’s for a SEASON.
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Last year I was able to serve almost a dozen women at a time through VIP coaching because I had the time. And this season, in order to take on new blessings, (book, baby, hubs new biz), I needed to strategize and find ways to lead and support my ladies in group settings—my Mastermind and through mentoring mamas looking to make residual income to spend more time with their babies✌🏼
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As you can see, doing the uncomfortable and giving up one thing, brought even more blessings and FREEDOM in my life.
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I’d love to hear from you now! What does building a business of freedom look like for you?!
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Happy Monday friends✌🏼
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We’ve just been soaking up this long weekend with the hubs home. Lots of family time, from the kids museum to play dates and friends over to visiting family, pancakes at the diner and the girls seeing jellyfish at the aquarium for the first time. My favorite was the seals!
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Was chatting with the hubs in the car about how fortunate we are in this day and age— how anyone can start a business as long as you have a phone and some free WiFi to connect to.
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We talked about how it’s not always easy not having a strict 9-5 schedule, but working here and there in little pockets of time is just the best way for me to run a business for our family today. And I actually enjoy it this way because there’s never a pressure to stay within a confined schedule. .
I’m curious today who my ladies are!!
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A...Have you been running a business for some time, but craving more ease and time freedom in your life? Maybe you’re feeling weighed down by the responsibility and it no longer feels fun.
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B...Are you running a side hustle while at your 9-5, praying you can bring in enough income to leave that corporate job and take on your dream full time.
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C...You’re either at a 9-5 or a stay at home mom wanting to do something more. Either earn more income to start creating a 9-5 exit plan or learn how to create extra money to provide for your family or just have some extra spending cash to splurge a little.
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D...You’re feeling perfect right where you are!
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Which one are you? I’ve been in all of these categories, starting as a broke social worker wanting to make a little extra cash to shop! I started by hosting Chloe + Isabel jewelry parties to now having multiple bizs, always researching ways to create more with what I have to make the biggest impact.
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So today, which letter are you?? Drop your letter below and tell us where you wanna be!
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